MILWAUKEE — Before Tyler Chatwood worked five innings of four-run ball in Tuesday night’s 4-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, Yu Darvish threw his first bullpen off a mound since being placed on the disabled list May 26. Tuesday also marked the first time he spoke to the media since his strong six innings of one-run ball in Cincinnati on May 20.

“It was good today,” Darvish said through his translator. “But like in Cincinnati, I didn’t feel anything during the game. So even during the game or playing catch, you have to take it day to day and see how it feels the next day or the day after. Right now, [it feels good].”

Darvish mentioned multiple times during his nearly nine minutes with English-speaking reporters that he was going to take things day by day. As slow as this process might seem to be progressing, nobody seems desperate to speed things up. Being cautious and ensuring long-term health, for both this season and down the road, is what’s...